The 5 vs 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The 5
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Starting is the hardest part of any task. Five minutes lowers the barrier. Set the timer. Begin. No pause. No friction. When the timer ends, it keeps counting up. Because momentum should not be interrupted artificially. No streaks. No gamification. No noise. Just activation. Five minutes. Start.
2
This app helps you overcome procrastination by making it easy to start tasks. Simply tap to begin a 2-minute focus session, and track your progress with daily streaks. It's designed to build momentum with no pressure or guilt.
- One-tap 2-minute timer start
- Distraction-free interface
- Track start frequency
- Daily streaks for consistency
- No setup required
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Stop waiting to feel ready. Just start. 2-Minute Start helps you beat procrastination by lowering the barrier to begin. No planning. No pressure. Just one tap. How it works: • Tap once to start a 2-minute session • When time’s up, choose to continue or stop • Every start counts as a win Why it works: Starting is the hardest part. This app is designed to make starting easy—and repeatable. Features: • One-tap 2-minute start • Simple, distraction-free timer • Track how often you start • Daily streaks to stay consistent • No setup required No pressure. No guilt. Just momentum.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The 5 at none against 2's 1. The 5 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The 5 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tengiz Gogaladze | R-jay Remudaro |
In-app purchases
The 5
No in-app purchases
2
- Premium Unlock$4.99
